Unknown call from Jake at Legal Support Services telling me I had 24 hrs to call them at 646-415-7010 NewMark and Associates or I will be served legal papers requiring my signature. This is a scam collection agency trying to lie and trick me into contacting them. Others beware!!
Mark from Newmark called me today. Very similar to the rest of 5 he's posts. Google voice #, asking if i received papers or went to court today, refusing to give me info on what it was regarding, and hung up on me. Called my work and there is no pending garnishments. I believe this to be a scam as well.
Just got a call yesterday from NewMark and Associates claiming I owe $1900.00 from a credit card that I don't recall having from 2009. "Oliver" spoke with me about this and I was able to postpone this for 24 hours to do a research on this so called company. Can't find any info on them. He stated that someone has attempted to serve me, but I am home all the time. Gave me case number and all info (personal). Phone number came from 626-470-7670. His "personal" number is 626-269-8946. So now I can tell him where to go!!!!
I just got a phone call from an Elizabeth calling on behalf of legal support services. She told my voice mail that they have time sensitive legal documents that requires a signature. She gave me the phone number 626-470-7670 and a file number to reference, and she said that either I or my attorney should call Newmark and Associates immediately. When she called it showed up as a "restriced" number. I called the number and it was an answering machine for Newmark and Associates, but I hung up. I hope this is the same thing that happened to you when you called the number. I have been racking my brain trying to think of all my debts and whom could possibly be filing a complaint on me, but the only ones I can think of are from more than 5 years ago meaning that in my case the SOL is up because I live in Pennsylvania. I can't seem to find any info about them online, but when I called I did get an answering machine. I just want to know if they are legit or if it really is a scam?
Scam outfit. Read what Tamianth posted above - you wouldn't get a call before being served, nor would you be instructed to call another number. Per the FDCPA, you should not pay any caller who refuses to MAIL - do not accept email/fax/phone/text - proof of debt and proof your caller has the legal right to collect said debt. Refusal to mail this documentation within five days of their initial contact with you is a violation of federal law. More here:
Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans
Washington, D.C.
December 07, 2010 FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691
— filed under: Press Release
The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received many complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. Callers claim the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net, and other Internet check-cashing services.
According to complaints received from the public, the callers have accurate data about victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and the names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. How the fraudsters obtained the personal information varies, but in some cases victims have reported they completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls started.
The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim’s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide any details about the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers have threatened victims with legal actions, arrests, and, in some cases, physical violence if they do not pay. In many cases, the callers harass victims’ relatives, friends, and employers.
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To File complaints FDCPA/TCPA violations:
Your State Attorney General
Their State Attorney general
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
For Extortion Scam Operations, File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..